2003 BMW 5 Series coolant capacity

The 2003 BMW 5 Series holds about 7.8 to 10.6 quarts of coolant, depending on the engine - the full cooling-system capacity when cold.

Key takeaways

  • The 2003 BMW 5 Series holds about 7.8 to 10.6 quarts of coolant total, depending on engine.
  • This is the full cooling-system fill with the engine cold.
  • Refill to the marked level, and use the coolant type your owner's manual specifies.
Coolant capacity by engine
EngineCapacityLiters
520d DPF7.8 qt7.4 L
520i (120 kW)10.4 qt9.8 L
530i xDrive10.6 qt10 L
When refilling, add coolant to the marked level rather than forcing in the full figure. Source.

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